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Herbert John Clifford Grierson

Born

in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland

January 16, 1866

Died

February 19, 1960

Genre

Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature

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Sir Herbert John Clifford Grierson often referred to as Herbert J.C. Grierson, was a Scottish literary scholar editor and literary critic.

He was educated at King's College, University of Aberdeen and Christ Church, Oxford. On graduating from the latter he was appointed Professor of English Literature at his Aberdeen alma mater, where he taught from 1894 to 1915, and subsequently became Knight Professor of English Literature at the University of Edinburgh (1915 – 1935).

He is credited with promoting interest in the metaphysical poets, especially John Donne, a revival more commonly attributed to T.S. Eliot. His special field of research was English poetry of the 17th century, but he was also interested in Walter Scott. ...more

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	Metaphysical Lyrics & Poems of the Seventeenth Century: Donne to Butler 4.65 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 1921 — 35 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Critical History of English Poetry by Herbert John Clifford Grierson, J.C. Smith 3.56 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 1944 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Oxford Book of Seventeenth Century Verse 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1976 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cross Currents in English Literature of the XVIIth Century; or The World, the Flesh & the Spirit, Their Actions and Reactions: Being the Messenger ... of Civilization, Cornell University 1926-27 really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1929 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lyrical Poetry from Blake to Hardy really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1971 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The English Bible 2.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1977 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Background of English Literature, Classical & Romantic, and Other Collected Essays & Addresses liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1978 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Don Quixote: Some War-time Reflections on its Character and Influence really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1921 — 38 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Milton & Wordsworth, Poets & Prophets: A Study of their Reactions to Political Events really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1937 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sir Walter Scott lectures, 1940-1948 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1975 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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